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<p>[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2306382, member: 73165"]Technically speaking, strike is an element of the grade, but, in practice, unless you have a very weak strike, it won't hurt the grade until you're looking at MS65 and above. I have seen some MS coins that could be mistaken for VF if not for the fact that they have full mint luster.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don't really feel confident grading your coin from the picture, but, as far as the surfaces and strike go, MS64 seems reasonable.</p><p><br /></p><p>What I'd advise you to do is go to a few shows and handle a lot of PCGS and NGC Peace dollars. I mean, don't monopolize a dealer's table if he has people waiting, but look at a lot of certified coins. Over time you will get better at recognizing what makes an MS63 vs an MS64, etc.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 2306382, member: 73165"]Technically speaking, strike is an element of the grade, but, in practice, unless you have a very weak strike, it won't hurt the grade until you're looking at MS65 and above. I have seen some MS coins that could be mistaken for VF if not for the fact that they have full mint luster. I don't really feel confident grading your coin from the picture, but, as far as the surfaces and strike go, MS64 seems reasonable. What I'd advise you to do is go to a few shows and handle a lot of PCGS and NGC Peace dollars. I mean, don't monopolize a dealer's table if he has people waiting, but look at a lot of certified coins. Over time you will get better at recognizing what makes an MS63 vs an MS64, etc.[/QUOTE]
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